Magnolia Science Academy Bell District

Bell, California — 1 schools

384
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,931
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Magnolia Science Academy Bell District operates 1 public schools serving 384 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 385 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,931 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 26.5% local, 52.4% state, and 21.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #568 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 30.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% White, 1.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Magnolia Science Academy Bell accounts for 100.0% of all Magnolia Science Academy Bell District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Magnolia Science Academy Bell District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Magnolia Science Academy Bell District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 73.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Magnolia Science Academy Bell District chronic absenteeism rate is 30.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.0%
Federal
52.4%
State
26.5%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
568 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Magnolia Science Academy Bell District.

White 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
Asian 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

30.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Magnolia Science Academy Bell District

School Enrollment
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Charter
385

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Magnolia Science Academy Bell District?

Magnolia Science Academy Bell District has 1 schools, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 384 students.

How much does Magnolia Science Academy Bell District spend per student?

Magnolia Science Academy Bell District spends $15,931 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #568 in California.

What is the average rent near Magnolia Science Academy Bell District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Magnolia Science Academy Bell District?

Magnolia Science Academy Bell District students are 93.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% White, 1.3% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Magnolia Science Academy Bell District?

Magnolia Science Academy Bell District has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #568 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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